WHO WE ARE

Apex Fintech Solutions (AFS) powers innovation and the future of digital wealth management by processing millions of transactions daily, to simplify, automate, and facilitate access to financial markets for all. Our robust suite of fintech solutions enables us to support clients such as Stash, Betterment, SoFi, and Webull, and more than 20 million of our clients' customers.

Collectively, AFS creates an environment in which companies with the biggest ideas in fintech are empowered to change the world. We are based in Dallas, TX and also have offices in Austin, New York, Chicago, Portland, Belfast, and Manila.

If you are seeking a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment where you'll have the opportunity to make an immediate impact, and you have the guts to change everything, this is the place for you.

AFS has received a number of prestigious industry awards, including:

2021, 2020, 2019, and 2018 Best Wealth Management Company - presented by Fintech Breakthrough Awards
2021 Most Innovative Companies - presented by Fast Company
2021 Best API & Best Trading Technology - presented by Global Fintech Awards

ABOUT THIS ROLE

Apex Fintech Solutions is seeking a Network Engineer to join our Infrastructure team and help support data centers located in the New York tri-state area. This individual will help support and implement hardware and software changes to help maintain high availability of the on premise infrastructure.

Duties/Responsibilities

Identify and diagnose server related networking issues on both Windows and Linux platforms.
Plan and document network and systems related changes to maintain the network infrastructure and support operations. Cisco and Arista Routers and Switch configurations.
Help support and work with teams to troubleshoot and diagnose network or server hardware / software related issues running various proprietary applications.
Maintain and monitor the storage networks allocating space as needed for development and production platforms.
Configure and deploy virtual machines in VMware vCenter as well as Hyper-V as needed to support the infrastructure.
Maintain and monitor various scheduled cron tasks and services including: Precision Time Protocol (PTP), Network Time Protocol (NTP), Server Log Backups, Archive to Amazon S3 Jobs

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent work experience) required.
3+ years of prior work experience
Experience in Linux and Windows server environments
Experience with the following technologies: IP Routing, Switching, VPN's, Security, QoS, Optical Networking, IP Services (DNS, DHCP), multicast, BGP, HSRP
Experience with network level diagnostics using Wireshark or other packet capture application
1-3 years of Windows Services Experience (AD, WINS, DNS) or equivalent certification
1-3 years of Cisco and/or Arista experience or equivalent network certifications
1-2 years' experience with VMWare ESXi / vCenter or equivalent certification
1-2 years' experience with Windows Hyper-V or equivalent certification
Experience in shell scripting or other program language (Perl, Python, etc)

Required Skills/Abilities

In-depth knowledge of network protocols, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and VPN.
Familiarity with various network types including LAN, WAN, WLAN, and SD-WAN.
Strong understanding of network infrastructure, routing, and switching.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team setting.

Work Environment

This job operates in a hybrid, office environment.
Up to 30% local travel (Travel to and from our New York office we well as to data centers in northern New Jersey multiple times per week maybe required for onsite maintenance.)
Evening and weekend work will be required at times, but work will be scheduled in advance.
Ability to lift and carry equipment up to 50 pounds, such as servers and networking hardware.
Ability to work in confined spaces, such as server rooms and network closets.
Must be able to perform physical tasks such as crawling, bending, and reaching in order to install and maintain network equipment.
Must have good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination for working with cabling and small components.
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while performing technical tasks.
Visual acuity to read technical documents, diagrams, and monitor network performance data on computer screens.

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Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Our Rewards

We offer a robust package of employee perks and benefits, including healthcare benefits (medical, dental and vision, EAP), competitive PTO, 401k match, parental leave, and HSA contribution match. We also provide our employees with a paid subscription to the Calm app and offer generous external learning and tuition reimbursement benefits. At AFS , we offer a hybrid work schedule for most roles that allows employees to have the flexibility of working from home and one of our primary offices.

Salary Range
$94,500-$126,000

The annual base salary range for this position is noted above. Exact compensation offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and office location.

EEO Statement

Apex Fintech Solutions is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified applicants receive fair consideration without regard to these characteristics.

Disability Statement

Apex Fintech Solutions is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all candidates, including those with disabilities. We are dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please submit your request via the Candidate Accommodation Requests Form. We will work with you to provide the necessary accommodations to ensure your full participation in our hiring process.

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